Title: Highlands Travel Guide: Best of Highlands, Wilmington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Hotels.d986370173554896896.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wilmington.d601746.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmington.d601746.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Highlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Highlands.d986370173554896896.Car-Hire-Guide)[Highlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands.d986370173554896896.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Highlands Travel Guide ## Wilmington ## Visit Highlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wilmington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.dx601746) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Delaware Art Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072945/82b948ac-91a7-4c78-995b-4ece85ed2b98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Delaware Art Museum You can study the exhibits at Delaware Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Delaware-Art-Museum-Wilmington.d6072945.Attraction) ![Brandywine Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601746/65c420c2-a1f4-4708-b255-5e42125b5f30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brandywine Creek Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brandywine Creek during your travels in Highlands. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brandywine-Creek-United-States-of-America.d684666804313141248.Attraction) ![Wilmington Riverwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555566158/57da66c4-0191-44d4-ac1c-020dbd25299a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilmington Riverwalk After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Riverwalk-Wilmington.d553248621555566158.Attraction) ![Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072957/bb97b37f-b47b-44c5-84f5-ced8311275fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library You can study the exhibits at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Winterthur-Museum-Wilmington.d6072957.Attraction) ![Grand Opera House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072949/666a1254-e013-4dad-b96e-9f8169bd468d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Opera House Get tickets for a show at Grand Opera House, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Opera-House-Downtown-Wilmington.d6072949.Attraction) ![Hagley Museum and Library](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072953/191b7af7-180c-451f-94bc-c8406e637f1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagley Museum and Library You can study the exhibits at Hagley Museum and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Museum-And-Library-Wilmington.d6072953.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sorcerer's Quest - The Dragon's Lair](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/571769/4d9acd3a-8d41-4e89-b9fc-a581b10be316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sorcerer's Quest - The Dragon's Lair £26 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sorcerers-quest-the-dragons-lair.a571769.activity-details) ![An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2562574/04dd4f38-4925-4a58-b23e-da77f63e2eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington £9 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/an-epic-scavenger-hunt-welcoming-wilmington.a2562574.activity-details) [See all activities in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmington.d601746.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Highlands ![Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25919/2907f88f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport 8900 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA £92 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,567 reviews) Everything was great they accommodated a late check out the only downside was the slats on our bed kept shifting. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=25919&PinnedHotelID=25919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=986370173554896896) ![ Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23444/67d027d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport 500 Stevens Dr Philadelphia PA £91 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,987 reviews) Great value and excellent location in relation to the airport. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=23444&PinnedHotelID=23444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=986370173554896896) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2700/2610/593234b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA £107 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 7.6/10 Good! (2,111 reviews) The rooms were clean and spacious, but our heat/air didn't work in the first room so we were miserably hot the first night. They did switch our room when another became available the next day. The next room's bathroom sink did not drain. The pool was closed despite being closed the previous month ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2610&PinnedHotelID=2610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=986370173554896896) ![Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25008/12f7b572_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington 65 Geoffrey Dr Newark DE £56 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christiana Mall and Gallaher School ... 5.6/10 (1,005 reviews) Rooms nice and clean. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=25008&PinnedHotelID=25008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=986370173554896896) ![Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109325000/109324961/7b26ff7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport 45 Industrial Hwy Essington PA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £55 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Bridgeport ... 6.6/10 (1,364 reviews) Probably one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed at there wasn’t even hot water. If it wasn’t for the price I would’ve walked out immediately. There was a fight in the parking lot as I was trying to check out police were scattered everywhere. This is not a safe hotel to ever bring your family. If ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=109324961&PinnedHotelID=109324961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=986370173554896896) ![Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2100/2091/5b01ae08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall 48 Geoffrey Dr Newark DE £78 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Newark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,249 reviews) Our flight arrived late, we got there after 12am. Upon check in the staff was very rude. We went to our room which was not clean, food on the floor bugs crawling around. We asked for another room, the male worker said it was no other room. He proceeded to tell us we can leave, that’s exactly what ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2091&PinnedHotelID=2091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=986370173554896896) [See all 646 properties in Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=986370173554896896) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Forty-Acres.dx553248635976473498) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trolley Square Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Trolley-Square.dx986366772819243008) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Little Italy Though Little Italy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Little-Italy.dx944523468385419264) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Flats The Flats might not have many top sights, but Delaware Art Museum and Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-The-Flats.dx986369867917586432) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cool Spring While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Cool-Spring.dx986366455276875776) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hilltop While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts and World Cafe Live at the Queen. 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